Jurgen Klopp: Trent Alexander-Arnold will probably stay as Liverpool's right-back

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold will continue in his familiar right-back position. </p>

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The young talent impressed as a midfielder for England during the Euro 2024 qualifiers last month, leading to speculation about his role for his club as well. </p>

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In the previous season, Alexander-Arnold showcased his versatility by operating as an inverted full-back for Liverpool, which involves moving into the centre of the pitch when the team are in possession. </p>

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Taking a cue from this, England's manager Gareth Southgate went a step further, deploying Alexander-Arnold as a pure midfielder, even donning the number 10 shirt, during their victories over Malta and North Macedonia. </p>

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While both Southgate and Klopp have acknowledged the potential for future midfield starts, Klopp has cautioned that the decision is not straightforward. </p>

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As evident in Liverpool's pre-season match against Leicester, Alexander-Arnold assumed his customary right-back role and contributed significantly to the team's impressive 4-0 victory. </p>

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The debate over Alexander-Arnold's best position continues, but for now, Klopp appears inclined to utilise his abilities in the right-back position at the start of the upcoming season. </p>

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"After we put him in this flexible role, everyone told us he should play completely in midfield without saying why," said Klopp. </p>

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"It's a completely different position to the one he played last season, or he played for England, because it's a holding position. You have to organise much more. </p>

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"Trent can play the position - it depends on who is on the left and right of him. </p>

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"We really thought it was a very good and important thing to do this pre-season. [But] we still want to try it with Trent as a right-back again. Then we'll see how we'll start the season." </p>

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